The Zion Marketplace in Kearny Mesa is my go-to virtual Asia escape. The sights and smells aren't anything like a trip to Ralphs or Vons. Kinda cool to see your everyday US products with a Korean overlay. Plus stuff you'll usually only find overseas. :: I understand the whole huge lot is scheduled for demolition and reimagination. Zion Marketplace will be rebuilt, along with a constellation of other Asian-themed stores. Seems possible there will be housing in the new complex too. Can't happen too soon. The whole place is a 1960s holdover: giant parking lot, giant box store, everything at right angles. That was how they built'm back in the day. 음, 초콜릿 오레오!
Apparently you have to have the Korean connection to make that happen. Or go to Zion... . I think the chocolate Oreos would be worthy.